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Spelt vs. Bran — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spelt and Bran

  • Bran contains less Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1 than Spelt.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 88% higher.
  • Bran has 48 times less Vitamin B3 than Spelt. Spelt has 6.843mg of Vitamin B3, while Bran has 0.144mg.

Food types used in this article are Spelt, uncooked and Oat bran, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Spelt
9
:
1
Bran
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +404.5%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +237%
Contains more Potassium +321.7%
Contains more Zinc +518.9%
Contains more Copper +674.2%
Contains more Manganese +209.4%
Contains more Selenium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +404.5%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +237%
Contains more Potassium +321.7%
Contains more Zinc +518.9%
Contains more Copper +674.2%
Contains more Manganese +209.4%
Contains more Selenium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Spelt
9
:
1
Bran
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4652.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +392.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +820%
Contains more Folate +650%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4652.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +392.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +820%
Contains more Folate +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
4
:
1
Bran
Contains more Protein +353.9%
Contains more Fats +182.6%
Contains more Carbs +513.5%
Contains more Other +265.3%
Contains more Water +662.3%
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +353.9%
Contains more Fats +182.6%
Contains more Carbs +513.5%
Contains more Other +265.3%
Contains more Water +662.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
:
1
Bran
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +271.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +271.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Bran
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Bran Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 8.84g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 3.21g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 0.86g Spelt
Carbs 70.19g 11.44g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 40kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g Bran
Fiber 10.7g 2.6g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 10mg Spelt
Iron 4.44mg 0.88mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 40mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 119mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 92mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 1mg Bran
Zinc 3.28mg 0.53mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.066mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.964mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 7.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.16mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.034mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.144mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.217mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.025mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 6µg Spelt
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.057mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg 0.086mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.114mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg 0.235mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg 0.13mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg 0.057mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.155mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg 0.165mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg 0.07mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 0.163g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 0.291g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.339g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Bran
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Spelt
6%
Bran
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
33%
Bran

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran
Bran is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/nutrients
  2. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.